Section: Dunya TV (Pakistan)
Obama, Putin discuss Iran, Islamic State, Ukraine in phone call
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday, their first call since February, to discuss Iran nuclear talks, the increasingly dangerous situation in Syria and the need to counter Islamic State militants, the White House said in a statement.The leaders discussed the increasingly dangerous...
Putin calls Obama to discuss Ukraine, IS group: White House
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin called his US counterpart Barack Obama on Thursday to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, the Islamic State groups advances and a deal on Irans nuclear program.The crisis in Ukraine has triggered the worst standoff between Russia and the West since the Cold War, and the US said earlier this...
Britain to step up training of Ukrainian armed forces
Britain said on Wednesday it would step up its training program for Ukraines armed forces as they battle pro-Russian separatist fighters in the east of the country.Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said Britain would announce at a NATO meeting with Ukraine on Thursday plans to double spending on the training to around six million pounds ($9.4...
Russia was China’s top oil supplier in May: report
BEIJING (AFP) – Russia became Chinas top crude oil supplier last month for the first time in a decade, Bloomberg News reported, as Moscow seeks new markets for its crude following western sanctions.China imported a record 3.92 million tonnes of crude from its northern neighbour in May, it said, citing official customs data released on...
Djokovic, Serena top seeds at Wimbledon, Nadal at 10
LONDON (AFP) – Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were named top seeds for Wimbledon on Wednesday as two-time champion Rafael Nadal was seeded at 10, his lowly status reflecting his recent struggles.Defending champion Djokovic and five-time winner Williams are both current world number ones and their top billing was a formality.Former...
Swiss authorities probing FIFA say Garcia report of little help
LONDON (Reuters) -Swiss authorities investigating whether there was corruption in the awarding of World Cup hosting rights to Russia and Qatar are finding that a report produced by U.S. lawyer Michael Garcia at the end of an internal FIFA inquiry is of little value to their probe, according to a source close to investigations into the soccer...
U.S. to pre-position tanks, artillery in Baltics, eastern Europe
TALLINN (Reuters) -The United States will pre-position tanks, artillery and other military equipment in eastern and central Europe, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday, moving to reassure NATO allies unnerved by Russian involvement in Ukraine.Carter made the announcement a little over 200 km (125 miles) from the Russian border, in...
6,000 rally in Armenian capital after police crackdown
YEREVAN (AFP) – Nearly 6,000 demonstrators rallied in the Armenian capital on Tuesday after riot police used water cannon to break up an earlier protest against electricity price hikes.Waving national flags and chanting Shame and No to robbery angry protesters flooded Yerevans central Freedom Square Tuesday evening, an AFP journalist...
Russian consumer group under fire over ‘occupied’ Crimea travel advice
MOSCOW (AFP) – A Russian consumer rights group that advised caution to tourists visiting Crimea has provoked a major outcry, with Vladimir Putin accusing it of serving foreign interests and authorities blocking its website.The Public Control consumer protection group, a non-governmental organisation that offers legal advice to consumers,...
U.S. pledges troops, equipment for NATO rapid response force
MUENSTER (Reuters) -The United States said on Monday it would contribute special operations forces, intelligence and other high-end military assets to a new NATO rapid response force that aims in part to deter any future actions by Russia.U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter made the announcement during a trip to Germany, where he delivered an...
